God the Father and Eleven of the Twelve Apostles 

Giovanni Marco Pitteri's engraving presents us with Saint Peter, identifiable by the keys he holds. The keys, symbols of Saint Peter's authority and the power to bind and loose, are a potent emblem. We see echoes of this symbol throughout history. Consider the ancient Roman god Janus, also depicted with keys, guarding thresholds and transitions. This motif, deeply embedded in the collective psyche, speaks to the power of access, control, and the unlocking of hidden truths. The gaze directed heavenward suggests a deep connection between the earthly and divine realms. Pitteri's Saint Peter is not merely a representation but an emotional conduit. He invites us to contemplate the cyclical nature of power, belief, and the human quest for understanding. The symbol has resurfaced, evolved, and taken on new meanings in different historical contexts.